At Any Given Time, Approximately ________ Americans Over Age 65

question 23

Multiple Choice

At any given time, approximately ________ Americans over age 65 are in nursing homes. This accounts for approximately ________ of the nation's elderly.

• A) 600,000; 2 percent
• B) 1.5 million; 3 percent
• C) 4 million; 10 percent
• D) 6 million; 13 percent

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Definitions:

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Proportion

A mathematical or statistical relationship between two numbers or quantities that indicates their relative sizes or significance.

Males and Females

The two primary biological and physiological categories of sex in many species, including humans, distinguished by genetic characteristics, reproductive anatomy, and hormonal profiles.

Ethical

Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.